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Friday, July 8, 2011

Horton's French Flea Market

This weekend is the third annual French Flea Market at Horton's in Tipton, Indiana. I missed it the two previous years and made it a point not to miss it again this year.

Horton's is a unique place for a French Flea Market because as they state on their blog,"Like something out of the past, our store is a regular emporium of delights! We have hardware, a paint dept., and a garden center which includes flowers and veggies in season."

"Our ever changing merchandise is also spattered with lots of flea-market finds and one-of-a-kind treasures you can't find anywhere else."

The French Flea Market is obviously doing well because my friend and I got there around 2:00 and we heard from several vendors that they had sold a lot of their things already and were going to have a busy night trying to get their spaces filled back up and ready for the big day tomorrow.

As a nature and garden lover, I am enjoying the home decorating styles right now, especially the interest in botanical and bird prints.

I also like that old things are being recycled and used rather than being discarded in landfills. I'm not sure why, but there is something very comforting to me about being surrounded by old things from the past. I am even liking the chippy paint on old doors, windows and ladders!

I met Nicki, from The Vintage Farmhouse. I discovered her blog several days ago from Horton's blog post regarding the French Flea Market vendors. I was looking forward to meeting her. Thank you, Nicki, for not crossing your eyes and sticking your tongue out at me when I took your picture! ;-)

After seeing these lovely bouquets, the 'Limelight' hydrangea is definitely going on my wishlist. What a magnificent flower to add to bouquets! I love that color of green!

It was interesting seeing the creative uses for vintage doors at the French Flea Market! Horton's and these vendors have that mastered!

There was so much to see that it was overwhelming trying to take it all in.I can't imagine what it was like this morning before so much of it was sold. It would definitely have been sensory overload for me!

This particular booth was my favorite! It was decorated so cute with a paint theme. I really wish I could have seen it before most of their things were gone. She also has a blog that I just discovered called D. Reyne's Everyday Elegance. She is incredibly creative and her "Tinker House" is adorable! I can't wait to have some time to see more of it!

If you live nearby you should definitely make the trip to Horton's of Tipton for the French Flea Market!

19 comments:

I am unable to attend due to grandmotherly obligationsl...grandkids come first. But I would love to go sometime. Last summer, I stumbled upon Horton's blog. Since I had a free day & was going to Keystone, I traveled on up Hwy 31 to Tipton & fell in love with the shop. Just wish it wasn't quite so far away! Glad you got to go & I really enjoyed your photographs.

I am so glad you had a chance to come this year!It really was a wonderful two days!More than anything, we love it when our guests enjoy their visit!Your views of our event are amazing thank you so much for sharing the links with us!Have a blessed week!Donna

The flea market was another success for Donna this year and her goal is to add more vendors and expand into another parking lot next year. It was such fun to see everything. As I looked at my own photos, I realized something that I forgot to buy. What? Clearly I was glad that I was there when it opened, and if I was local, I would have gone back again on Sat. But I live in OH and couldn't. Glad you had fun! :-)Sue @ Sullivan and Murphy

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